Supreme Court hears Brisbane tramway case on compensation
In Brisbane on Thursday the Supreme Court of Queensland began hearing a high profile case regarding the transfer of the metropolitan tram system from the Brisbane Tramway Company to the Brisbane Tramway Trust. The dispute concerns compensation to be paid and is expected to run for several days.
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United anti socialist party talks at Parliamentary United meeting
At a Parliamentary United Party meeting held yesterday, managers were appointed to confer with the Country Party to pursue united efforts against socialism and build broader anti socialist fronts.
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Ship tragedy off Melbourne stirs 690 crew
Melbourne reports two rescue steamers search the Indian Ocean for the Trevessa after their sightings failed to locate her or lifeboats. Grave fears persist for about 690 crew members as the search continues with no sign of the vessel.
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Pneumonic Influenza Outbreak Reports in Melbourne
Melbourne authorities report 23 influenza cases in the Melbourne Hospital with 13 identified as pneumonic. Hospital superintendent Williams confirms 20 influenza admissions including pneumonic cases. officials fear wider spread and are investigating the epidemic's reach.
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Death of Sir Denison Miller Bank Governor at 63
Sydney reports the sudden death of Sir Denison Miller aged 63 yesterday from heart failure. He served as Governor of the Commonwealth Bank.
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Irish Envoys Create Disruption at Commonwealth Board
Irish envoys Father O Fagan and John O Kelly interrupted proceedings before the Commonwealth Board. O Kelly chose gaol over bail and withdrew to his cell, leaving O Fagan to continue alone. An interjector was removed during the session and deportation questions were raised for O Fagan and O Keenan. The case remains part heard with adjournment granted.
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Brisbane Synod Debates severing Nexus with Mother Church
The Brisbane Anglican Synod debated severing the nexus with the Mother Church of England. The motion was defeated by 1313 votes to 88, regarded as the synod's most important proposal.
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England
Prickly Pear Pest Found Wide in Commission Tour
The Royal Commission on Prickly Pear returned from Greenmount Inglewood Goondiwindi and areas between Thallon and Roma reporting tiger pear a dangerous pest more widespread than earlier thought. The pest deemed among the worst by South Africa is not confined to Warwick and Roma but found at many sites along the commission route.
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Dooley Reinstatement Wins at NSW Labour Conference
A conference vote of 180 to 79 reinstates Mr. Dooley. Mr. Willis, Miners' Federation general secretary, elected president of the executive. The previous executive, including leaders who opposed Dooley, was routed.
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Chinese Bandits Resume Operations on Korean Border
Chinese bandits resumed activities on the Korean border and defeated government troops. They killed nine and kidnapped twenty, including twenty laborers under troop protection.
British Delegation Returns to Sydney After Luncheon
The British Overseas Settlement Delegation came back to Sydney from Queensland and was hosted at a luncheon by the Miljons Club. Sir William Windham urged relocating surplus English population to open Australian lands to live and work, noting unemployment and opportunities ahead in God’s country. He estimated England’s surplus population at over five million.
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German reparation proposals lack payment figures
From London and Brussels reports the new German plan avoids specifying a payment amount. An international expert commission would decide the quota, with yearly payments raised from Germany’s resources and guarantees from state and private sources. In Brussels, French and Belgian leaders deem the German proposals unacceptable amid Ruhr passive resistance.
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Stock quotes and commodity prices listed for various firms
Commonwealth 5 per cent bonds quoted with buyers and sellers around £101. Commonwealth 4 and 5 per cent notes for 1923 1925 1927 show bids at £99 to £100. City Electric Light Co. ordinary shares show buyers and sellers near 30s 31s. Nestlé Anglo-Swiss Milk Ke Rich & Co. Isi & Co. and Brewery listings show buyers and sellers around 15s to 25s. M'Whirters Walkers listed with buyer prices around 24s 21s.
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Debate on Meat Trade and Australian Preference
The speaker argues two meat contracts went to Argentina and questions why Britain should favor Argentina over Australia. He notes Argentina did not fight in the war and has no war debts, while Australia aided Britain with men and supplies. He urges a defined preference for Australian products and responsible production to maintain market advantages.
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Roy Governor Arrest End of Police Chase Near Mendooran
Roy Governor a suspect in an alleged theft was captured near Mendooran after a gunfight with police. Sergeant Young and Governor were wounded but not seriously hurt. Governor had eluded authorities for weeks before the arrest.
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English Derby Result and Ireland Davies Cup Trials
Papyrus won the English Derby with a 1 to 2 result over Pharos and Parth. In Dublin Ireland fell to France in the Davies Cup trials by three matches to two and will meet France in the second round.
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Brisbane Races Forecast From The Telegraph
The Telegraph forecasts Saturday Brisbane races listing entrants by event and horse names in heavyweights flying and other stakes. It notes a separate incident near Campbelltown where a car stalled on a level crossing as a Melbourne express struck the vehicle, occupants escaping injury.
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Moorish Loss Dramatic in Prolonged Battle with Spain
Neblin reports Spanish forces aided by aeroplanes and artillery repelled 7000 Moorish opponents. Spanish casualties are listed as 400 killed with substantial Moorish losses. the clash lasted through a fierce engagement.
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Carnival Prospects Rise With Rain In Rockhampton
Rockhampton reports say recent rain has improved carnival prospects as townspeople plan trips. Hotels fill quickly while race meeting promises top status in club history with a southern train delivering four horse boxes and twelve horses including three from Sydney.
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Rockhampton Council Debates Electrification Control
City council discussion centers on whether the municipal electrification should be managed by the council or the engineer. A majority favors the engineer, but no final decision was made. The matter is tabled for the next ordinary meeting.
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North Rockhampton man killed at Bridge Street crossing
On Wednesday morning William Robert Smith was struck and killed at the Bridge Street open crossing in North Rockhampton. He was camped nearby and no witness could explain how or when the tragedy occurred. An inspection of the locomotives followed.
Land Appeal Court Upholds Most Pastoral Rent Appeals
The Land Appeal Court chaired by Mr Justice Blair ruled on appeals from the Land Court. Most pastoral holdings and grazing selections were adjusted to new rents for the current period, with specific rates listed for Rutland Teleman Mowbray Durabrook and Medway holdings. An acetylene factory explosion in Annandale Sydney destroyed the plant and killed Patrick Kennedy.
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